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The sixth Bosphorus Shipbrokers’ Dinner, organized every two years by the Ship Brokers Association, was held at Lütfi Kırdar Congress Center Bosphorus Istanbul. At the night attended by 2,500 guests from all over the world, Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Durmuş Ünüvar, Ambassador Hayri Suat Aka, İMEAK Chamber of Shipping (DTO) Chairman Tamer Kıran and board members, İMEAK DTO Assembly President Başaran Bayrak, Turkish Shipowners Association (Turkish Shipowners Association) TAB) Chairman of the Board of Directors Cihan Ergenç and NGO managers, as well as the world-class doyen of the sector, Prof. Dr. Hercules Haralambides was also present as the guest of honor.
“Our beautiful Istanbul, the city of civilizations”
Şahin said:
“We would like to express our gratitude to our dear members, our valuable sponsors and our umbrella organization, IMEAK Chamber of Shipping. “We would like to express our endless gratitude to our valued guests, valuable managers of non-governmental organizations, veteran press members, colleagues and all our sector stakeholders who honored us by participating in our Bosphorus Shipbrokers’ Dinner event.”
In the path of our ancestors…
“On this night, where we hosted 2,500 guests from all over the world, BIMCO, FONASBA, ICS LONDON, Hellenic Shipbrokers’ Association, who did not leave us alone as the top organizations of the world maritime industry, and also Prof., who was with us as our guest of honor. Dr. We thank Hercules Haralambides. As the Board of Directors of the Ship Brokers Association, we will continue to work devotedly, representing our country in the best possible way, especially abroad, in order to carry our centuries-old Republic to higher levels in the path of our Ancestor.”
Creates great dynamism
Stating that the dynamism created by Bosphorus Shipbrokers’ Dinner shows that great things will be achieved in the future, Prof Hercules Haralambides said, “The only thing I have to say is congratulations. Thank you very much for asking me to be here. I really enjoy being here and I offer my best wishes to the newly established Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) Türkiye and the Ship Brokers Association. “We expect great things to come from this important milestone.”
“Peace at home peace in the world”
IMEAK DTO Chairman of the Board of Directors Tamer Kıran said that Türkiye, located at an important geographical junction, continues on its way with firm steps by keeping alive the words of the founder of our Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, “Peace at home, peace in the world”.
Stating that they look forward to the end of the unrest in the world and the establishment of an environment of peace and trust as soon as possible, Kıran continued as follows:
We reached 50 million DWT
“As the Turkish maritime industry, we have made significant progress in recent years. As of 2024, the fleet controlled by Turkish-owned companies ranks 12th in the world with a total capacity of approximately 50 million DWT. Our shipyards offer high-quality shipbuilding services that are recognized worldwide. Our ports are rapidly becoming regional logistics centers with modern infrastructure and service quality. “With the knowledge, talent and expertise we have, the Turkish maritime industry continues to be the shining star of the 21st Century.”
Istanbul becomes a maritime center
“We host thousands of guests from all over the world here in Istanbul. I especially congratulate GBD Chairman İsmail Şahin and the board members for organizing this wonderful event. “As IMEAK Chamber of Shipping, we are proud to support such initiatives and believe that they will contribute to Istanbul becoming an important maritime center.”
The birthday of Nikos Marmatsouris, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Greek Ship Brokers Association, who was given a plaque of appreciation, was celebrated on stage, and then plaques were presented to the companies and institutions that sponsored the night.
Honor sponsor
IMEAK Chamber of Shipping
Gold sponsors
MCE Kargo, Marshall Islands Registry, AKT Law Firm, Spring Marine, Zeymarine, Güneş Shipping, Transbosphor Maritime, Esenyel Partners, Ülgen Maritime Logistics, Aqua Chartering, 2K Shipping Company, Kınay, Arion Commodities, Statü, Sidra Line, Gulf Bulk Shipping.
Silver sponsors
Pegasus Shipping, Poseidon Marine, Yağcı Shipping, Veysel Vardal Shipping, AnkaChart, SBM Shipping, Eksen Chartering & Transport, Bulk Atlantic Inc., Kalya Shipping, İmza Marine, Platin Shipping & Trading, MTS Shipping & Trading, Medkon Group, Beşiktaş Shipping, YMN Tanker Maritime Management, Molina Project & Shipping, Platin Shipping.
Bronze sponsors
Yıldızlar Deniz İşletmecılık, Batı Nakliyat, Akson Bosa Chartering Co., Süvari Gemi Kiralama, Duo Shipping, Gemini Chartering & Trading, Hanbulk Chartering, Forsa Shipping & Trading, Unerco, Idea Logistics, Unique Bulk Carrier, Core Shipping, Gündem Shipping & Shipyard, Ideal Shipbrokers, ARKAS Bunker, Weships, Battal Marine, TQ Group, SNS International Transportation, Bita Shipping.
Digital media sponsors
Containerland, Positive Computer